In 2025, the World Luxury Chamber of Commerce completed its inaugural year, marked by rapid growth, global engagement, and the establishment of a truly influential network of luxury professionals. The WLCC 2025 Activity Report captures this formative year in detail, highlighting how the Chamber expanded its membership base, strengthened its global presence, and launched meaningful initiatives such as World Luxury Day. Together, these achievements laid the foundation for what is poised to become one of the most connected and respected organizations in the luxury sector.

Throughout the year, the Chamber welcomed 220 members across 17 luxury categories, creating a diverse and increasingly interconnected community of more than 5,000 professionals. This group spanned industries such as hospitality, branding, fashion, real estate, yachts, gourmet dining, technology, collectible arts, and more, demonstrating the richness and multidimensionality of the global luxury economy. Members joined not only for visibility and connection, but for the shared belief that luxury should be elevated through collaboration, knowledge, and responsible leadership.

Education and insight were central to WLCC’s mission. Over the course of the year, the Chamber hosted 21 webinars featuring renowned international experts whose perspectives explored themes such as brand storytelling, emotional value creation, leadership excellence, innovation, and the evolving meaning of luxury. These sessions brought together more than 700 participants and contributed to a growing culture of learning within the community.

Equally important were the opportunities for live connection. WLCC organized four curated networking events designed to facilitate authentic B2B dialogues. These gatherings enabled members from different regions and sectors to meet, exchange expertise, and identify avenues for meaningful collaboration. Consistently, participants described these experiences as energizing, sincere, and highly professional, reinforcing WLCC’s identity as a connector of like-minded leaders.

A significant moment in 2025 was the introduction of World Luxury Day on October 8. Created as the first professional holiday dedicated to the luxury industry, the initiative encouraged global reflection on the essence of luxury today. Leaders across hospitality, marketing, retail, craftsmanship, and consulting shared perspectives on why luxury must go beyond material value to embody culture, artistry, sustainability, and emotional resonance. World Luxury Day became an inspiring symbol of unity and appreciation for all who shape the luxury experience.

The Chamber also amplified its voice and the voices of its members through media and storytelling. Luxury People Magazine released three editions featuring interviews, industry insights, and member spotlights. The Luxury People Podcast added intimate conversations with respected professionals, while curated lists of influential brands, books, events, and experts further solidified WLCC’s emerging role as a source of luxury intelligence.

Guiding this development is a distinguished group of 14 honorary board members whose expertise spans hospitality, communications, real estate, branding, marketing, automotive luxury, and social impact. Their leadership supported WLCC’s vision and helped strengthen the Chamber’s credibility from the outset.

The WLCC Honorary Board Members include:

• Bob Kharazmi, Founder, Global Hotel Advisors
• Ahmed Alajmi, Chairman and Founder, Takara Hospitality Group
• Neen James, Leadership Strategist and Luxury Expert, Neen James Inc.
• Sanjeev Banga, President, International Business, Radico Khaitan Ltd
• Iyad Rasbey, Vice President, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority
• Jacqueline Hara, Co-Founder and Family Business Partner, Fine & Country Spain
• Malek Semar, Founder of No Water No Us, International Water Advocate and Speaker
• Philippe Mihailovich, CEO and Founder, HAUTeLUXE
• Kassie Smith, Visionary and Real Estate Development Leader, KS Global
• Florent Canepa, Global Head of Communications and Marketing Creation, Mercedes-Benz AG
• Alberto Menegatti, Senior Brand, Marketing, and Omnichannel Leader, Gucci
• Jeremie Bernheim, Chief Marketing Officer, RAYMOND WEIL
• Mic Adilardi, Director, Global Luxury and Lifestyle Sales, The Americas, IHG Hotels and Resorts
• Kamal El Desouky, Deputy Chief Technology Officer, United Real Estate Company

Together, the WLCC Board and these esteemed Honorary Board Members bring unparalleled global insight, industry leadership, and strategic influence, forming the foundation of WLCC’s credibility, growth, and mission to elevate luxury worldwide.

By the end of its first year, WLCC had also introduced an events hub connecting members to key global luxury gatherings and outlined its ambitions for the future, including enhanced B2B matchmaking, a private community platform, expanded events, and broader international reach.

The 2025 report portrays an organization not only growing, but growing with intention. WLCC’s first year demonstrated the power of bringing together professionals who believe in excellence, creativity, and purposeful connection. With strong momentum and a clear vision, the Chamber is positioned to become one of the most influential forces shaping the future of luxury worldwide.

Read the full WLCC 2025 Activity Report below: